Bathing in the sacred waters of Ariṣṭa and Rādhā ponds brings immense spiritual merit. It is said that such a pilgrimage destroys even the gravest of sins, including those as severe as killing a cow or a Brahmin. In fact, merely beholding these holy sites is enough to free a person from all sins. Among these sacred places, the site known as Indradhvaja stands out, for it is renowned to grant supreme liberation to the devotee. At this point, Hara himself swiftly proclaimed the unparalleled rewards awaiting those who undertake this pilgrimage. After visiting these holy places, one should also remain awake in vigil through the night, especially on the auspicious night of Ekādaśī. By performing this sacred vigil, a devotee not only purifies himself but also brings liberation to his ancestors. Thus, O blessed one, the circumambulation of Annakūṭa has been described. Whoever listens with true devotion to this account of Hari’s pilgrimage to the holy sites attains great merit. In this way concludes the sixty-fourth chapter, titled ‘The Power of the Circumambulation of Annakūṭa,’ found in the section on the glory of Govardhana within the Mathurā Māhātmya of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Śrī Varāha then continued his narration: In the southern region, during the establishment of holy practices, there lived a merchant named Suśīla in a certain city. He was ever preoccupied with supporting his family, and many years passed as he busied himself with buying and selling. In all that time, he never once listened to teachings about dharma. For the sake of his own livelihood, he frequently committed sinful acts, never developing the slightest inclination toward charity. Though he possessed wealth, this sinful man never gave anything away. Eventually, after a long time, Suśīla’s mind remained deeply attached to his family. Yet, he departed from the world, leaving his loved ones behind, and died—only to become a restless ghost. Afflicted by hunger, he wandered and eventually entered a desolate desert region. By the workings of fate, a caravan happened to arrive there. After the caravan had passed, the merchant sought shelter under a tree. Now, as a ghost, he appeared long-fanged, hideous, short-armed, and terrifying. Much time passed in this state, until, by destiny’s will, he saw a traveler approaching from afar and was filled with great joy. The ghost thought, “Today you are to become my food—where do you wish to go?” As the traveler tried to leave, the ghost seized him and declared, “I will eat your flesh and drink your blood.” The frightened traveler pleaded, explaining, “I have come to this difficult forest for the sake of supporting my family. If the demon devours me, my family will surely perish. Tell me, from what place have you come? Speak the truth, O wise one.” Vibhu replied, “Among those two, the beautiful city of Mathura is renowned in the world. In that city, I dwell in the ancestral house of my forefathers. But all that was taken away by thieves, and I became destitute. Now I have come before you; do to me what you must.” The preta—the ghost—responded, “I will release you at the appointed time; but you must do as I say. After you complete your task, go to Mathura for my sake. There, bathe properly in the well marked by four auspicious signs.